ECCLES and Salford have been drawn at home to Saddleworth in the preliminary round of the Carnegie Challenge Cup on January 3.

The two teams met last weekend in a National Conference League game, Saddleworth winning 22-16.

Prelim round draw: Rochdale Mayfield v Leigh East, Simms Cross v York Acorn, Ellenborough v Wigan St Patrick's, Bank Quay Bulls v Queens, Oldham St Anne's v Wigan St Jude's, Widnes St Maries v Ince Rose Bridge, Stanley Rangers v Leigh Miners, Overden v Oulton, Skirlaugh v Heworth, Wath Brow v Millom, Siddal v Normanton, Stanningley v Hull Dockers, Shaw Cross v Cas Lock Lane, Egremont v Thornhil.

First round ties include: Halifax Irish or Dudley Hill v St Maries or Ince RB, Cas Panthers v Stanley Rngs or Leigh Miners, St Anne's or St Jude's v Myton, Ellenborough or St Patrick's v Skirlaugh or Heworth, Siddal or Normanton v Thatto Hth, Milford v Pilkingtons, Halifax Irish or Dudley Hill v Eccles or Saddleworth, Waterhead v Shaw Cross or Cas LL, Bank Quay or Queens v Simms Cross or York Acorn, Crosfields v Hunslet Warr or Sharlston, Mayfield or Leigh East v Orchard Park and Greenwood. Ties on January 24.